Coach Butch Jones speaks at FHU
HENDERSON, Tenn.-There was a noticeable sea of orange Friday night at Freed-Hardeman University, where the University of Tennessee's head football brought his coaching legacy. Butch Jones, the 24th head coach of the…
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Area Girl Scout recognized for her efforts to educate the community
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.-A ribbon cutting was held today at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park where a local Girl Scout was recognized for her new addition. Shelia Little, 15, is a 10th…
Doctors urge awareness after measles cases reported in West TN
JACKSON, Tenn.-There is a health scare across one part of West Tennessee after two cases of the measles are reported. The Tennessee Department of Health is investigating the cases after the CDC confirmed two people in Shelby County have the…
Madison Co. deputies seek info in Christmasville Road shooting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office is asking for information in a Friday afternoon shooting along Christmasville Road northeast of Jackson. Just before 5 p.m., an occupant in a silver…
Greenlight Music Festival kicks off this weekend in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If fun, food and music sounds like something you'd enjoy, you might want to take part in the Greenlight Music Festival. It began Friday afternoon at Knuckleheads in east Jackson. The three-day event is just $10 a day or $17…
Humboldt HS students put on mock crash to show dangers of drunken, distracted driving
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Local students got a chance to see some of the consequences of distracted driving Friday during a mock crash. Around 50 Humboldt High School students participated and watched the mock crash behind…
Woman accused of throwing bleach on man after road rage incident
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspected case of road rage ends with a man drenched with bleach and a woman facing a charge of aggravated assault. Angelette Jackson…
Kmart, Sears locations in Jackson to remain open
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Sears announces which Sears and Kmart stores will be closing, there's good news for local shoppers. The Kmart in Jackson and the Sears in the Old Hickory Mall will remain open. On the list to close is the…
'World's Biggest Fish Fry' among West Tenn. weekend events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrating Earth Day and the great weather, West Tennessee is in for a busy weekend. Starting in Henry County, Saturday marks the start of the "World's Biggest Fish Fry"along with a 5K and demolition derby. The Amp in Jackson will…
Volunteers pitch in with Pinson Mounds cleanup on Earth Day
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Those honoring Earth Day descended on a Madison County landmark to help clean up. Volunteers spent most of their day at Pinson Mounds, taking advantage of Friday's beautiful…
New business opens doors in north Jackson
NORTH JACKSON -- A new business opened its doors for the first time Friday. "Let's Wax It" held a ribbon cutting outside their doors on Murray Guard Drive. The company…
Day care students take part in 'Seuss Parade' for Child Abuse Prevention Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Day care students got a special parade Friday in west Jackson as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Children and parents from the Forrest Heights Church Day Care participated…
Man accused of shooting at dogs in viral video faces animal cruelty charge
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A horrifying video that appears to show a local man shooting two dogs has gone viral after a neighbor posted it Thursday on Facebook. Police arrested Christopher…
Crews respond to overturned car in east Jackson
EAST JACKSON -- A Friday afternoon wreck left a car overturned on Cartmell Street. The call went out around 3:15 p.m. for the two-car wreck near the street's intersection with the Highway 70 Bypass. No one appeared to be seriously…
March of Dimes 'Breakfast for Babies' brings diners to downtown Jackson
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The smell of bacon and scrambled eggs drew hundreds to downtown Jackson Friday morning for the eighth annual "Breakfast for Babies." Guests were greeted by a handful of "Celebrity servers" including…
